Summer’s over, school’s begun, and you’re back in town. The question of the hour, obviously, is where to eat? While you were at the lake/camp/family reunion or generally off having fun elsewhere, your must-try list of new restaurants has grown. Allow me to break it down for you. Bar Ramone 441 N. Clark St., Chicago […]
Fall is in the air, folks! And it’s the perfect time to get involved in the local community. Rally the family, phone a friend, or take a risk and take a solo adventure with an open mind. Volunteering is a great way to make connections and meet new people. Fall is also a prime time […]
It’s a busy weekend around Chicago, the host city for the second annual Laver Cup tournament featuring Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, John Isner, Kevin Anderson, and more tennis stars. Plus, don’t miss an art expo at Chicago Botanic Garden, a tasty food festival at Navy Pier, a new virtual reality experience at the Illinois Holocaust […]
Breana Brown, a south side native, didn’t think college was a possibility for her growing up. Living with her grandmother and 10 other cousins, brothers, and sisters, and faced with the violence she saw every day in her community, the furthest ahead she thought was high school graduation. However, when it came time to begin […]
With sale prices way up and inventory moving quickly, the Chicagoland real estate market is sizzling. We’ve compiled a list of the priciest properties, including stunning high-rise units and sprawling multi-acre lakefront estates. 800 N. Michigan Ave., #5801 and #5802, Chicago $11 million When combined, the two 58th floor units in the Park Tower create […]
Henri Matisse once said, “Creativity takes courage,” and there is no place where this is more evident than in contemporary art, which flies in the face of “uncomfortable” at the speed of light, seeking beauty in the unexpected and pushing boundaries in its pursuit of the authentic. On Sept. 27, Chicago will once again be […]
September is Whole Grains Month, so swap processed grains for more nutritious, heart-healthy whole grains — which include the bran, germ, and endosperm. Whole grains are becoming increasingly popular, from buckwheat and barley to millet and whole wheat. Look for the whole grain stamp while grocery shopping (there are 12,504 products registered for stamp use in 58 countries!) […]
Fall is here! This weekend, don’t miss events inspired by the season, including Fulton Market Harvest Fest and Wagner Farm’s Bonfire and Barn Dance, while also hearing from Wanda Sykes and Adam Rippon, celebrating Chicago’s South Side, dining on tasty tacos, making a difference for veterans, and saying one last goodbye to summer with a […]
Running through the Windy City, the Chicago River is a major connector to the Great Lakes and Mississippi River. The river is historically known as a famed engineering success. For sanitation reasons, in 1900, engineers reversed its flow. The river has played a vital role in the city’s history and development, as a link between nature, […]
Thanks to swanky modern amenities and killer views, high-rises are hotter than ever. Here, a bird’s-eye view of the latest and greatest. The city of big shoulders is a reference to the metropolis’ well-deserved reputation as a hardworking town, but one could be forgiven for assuming that it’s talking about our many skyscrapers. Chicago, after […]
